Impractical Jokers has been a huge hit since it first aired on truTV in 2011. It follows four lifelong friends, Brian "Q" Quinn, James "Murr" Murray, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano, as they take dares and tasks to an outrageous level. With 12 seasons of hijinks, it can be hard to decide which episodes are the best and which ones are the worst. Here, we rank the worst episodes of Impractical Jokers, according to fans of the show.
The show's premise is simple - the four friends each take turns completing embarrassing and outrageous tasks in public. If a joker fails to complete a task, then they are subjected to an even more embarrassing and outrageous punishment. The losers are chosen based on the audience's reaction, making it a very unpredictable show.
We have scoured fan reviews and ratings to find the worst episodes of Impractical Jokers. From cringe-worthy punishments to outrageous dares, these episodes are sure to make you laugh, even if they're not the best. So, if you're looking for some hilarious yet cringe-worthy entertainment, these are the episodes for you.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Feb 13, 2023.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!
Q, Sal, Murr, and Joe help job seekers land their next big gig, and then meet with a focus group to pitch out their memoirs. Finally, the losing joker must deliver news heard 'round the world.
The episode was rated 7,16 from 79 votes.
Sal, Q, and Murr clear the room as eccentric exterminators, and later they produce a controversial infomercial. Finally, Eric Andre drops by to give the losing Joker an awkward release.
The episode was rated 7,14 from 87 votes.
The Jokers are bad receptionists and must do and say what the other guys tell them. Then it's a Joker vs Joker challenge with Joey Fatone, followed by an epic punishment culminated by the Joker's previous punishments.
The episode was rated 7,11 from 18 votes.
We're scouting for the next child star while trying not to laugh as Dan Jost (a family friend) reads his honest movie reviews in a focus group. Sadly, one of them will be crowned this week's loser, and will be forced to bite the hand that feeds him!
The episode was rated 7,08 from 26 votes.
This week, the Jokers are raising hell at Raising Cane's, and following that, asking for help to carry some furniture. At the end, one of them will be strapped to a speeding race car for his punishment … or is it?
The episode was rated 7,08 from 26 votes.
The Jokers ask random park goers to watch their grandma while they make a quick errand then are interviewed for a fake documentary. The losing Joker will be dressed as a clown and punished by the other Jokers and returning special guest, Eric Andrè.
The episode was rated 7,07 from 44 votes.
Q, Murr, and Sal learn a tough lesson about the corporate chain of command, before later starting a white collar revolution. Finally, the losing joker must grow a pair in order to play husband to special guest Jillian Bell.
The episode was rated 7,00 from 63 votes.
Unable to pull off this week's pickleball and coffee shop challenges, the losing Jokers are forced to participate in an overseas game show hosted by special guest Paul Scheer!
The episode was rated 6,74 from 62 votes.
The episode was rated 6,55 from 11 votes.
A special episode hosted by Casey Jost and former NFL player Eddie Jackson as they spend time reviewing nail-biting clips of never-before-seen moments from Season 10.
The episode was rated 6,29 from 52 votes.
